| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $152.52 | 8.539% | $165.5437 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.85 | 8.630% | $185.5944 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.60 | 12.815% | $213.8972 | $213.90 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.77 | 4.314% | $103.0309 | $103.03 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.38 | 9.687% | $257.0844 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.74 | 7.743% | $84.8368 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.42 | 9.334% | $190.7004 | $190.70 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.28 | $1,200.6878 | $1,200.68 | $1,200.75 | $1,200.60 | |